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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1917
Page
7
A farmer uses a tractor and gang plow to grow a tomato crop, workers harvest and sort into fancy and fair grades, while a large remainder remains unsold due to dealer demand. The tale links these market dynamics to rising food prices and public discontent in the United States.
A local sale at Barrier-Maier offers Stetson hats in all styles at discounted prices. Shoppers can browse fedoras, rancher, and popular Western designs, with sale labels highlighting limited stock and time-limited discounts.
Austin May 7. United States Army engineers seek immediate Texas road material data. University of Texas is asked to collect and transmit information on crushed stone gravel and sand producers in every county, including owners addresses and sample materials for Dr J A Udden.
A local sale advertises significant shoe price reductions during a limited time event. Shoppers can find footwear at extremely low prices, encouraging quick in-store purchases.
Texas official Fred W. Davis urges growers to plant extra plots for vegetables and to can beans and peas for home use and market. He notes high prices make canning profitable and calls for widespread use of jars and canning outfits.
The era urges action against flies and mosquitoes to prevent disease and contamination. Stop breeding sites, keep rooms clean, and use swatters, traps, fumigation, or other methods to kill them. These pests serve no known useful purpose.
H Leyendecker Chas Keller L Ag Bauer and Baudisch of San Antonio presented a plan at the Fredericksburg chamber to build a large brick plant making common bricks fire bricks silo bricks and sub irrigation tiles. Bauer will finance the venture and the chamber was asked to aid in obtaining a railroad siding. A committee was named to secure permits for rail connection.
The King-Booth Dramatic Company performed two fine plays at Klaerner's opera house on Thursday and Friday nights. The troupe, one of the best to visit this region, earned liberal patronage. The full company impressed with strong casting and there were no weak links. Miss Madden and Mr. Carl Thomas sang between acts, adding pleasant moments to Thursday's program.
The family extends gratitude to all who helped during the illness and death of their son Francis Emil. Special thanks to Rev Father Gerlach for the funeral service and to those who contributed flowers. Max J. Bierschwale and wife express appreciation.
Subscriptions from local banks to registered and coupon Liberty bonds will range from two and a half to three million dollars, says T. G. Leighton secretary of the San Antonio Clearing House. He added bank subscriptions are far from complete and will not close until June 15.
A Thursday meeting of ladies and gentlemen at the Courthouse resolved to follow the Houston U S Recruiting Bureau and hold a patriotic demonstration on Tuesday May 15 to secure volunteers for the U S Army and Navy. Chairman A R Gold and secretary Max Stebling led the session. The Army bill on conscription of unmarried men 21 to 31 is expected to pass, but the President intends to test volunteer mobilization first. Gillespie County quotas 50 to 60 men with several already pledging to enlist, and the event aims to publicly honor their decision.
A town event features a patriotic parade with speeches, Hog Military Band music, singing, and participation by various societies. Businesses may close from 1 to 4 pm to allow employees to join. Citizens are urged to decorate and flags may be displayed. Appointed committees handle speakers, parade, publicity, singing, store closures, and related tasks.
A 100-strong gathering on May 19 follows an April 21 mass meeting of four farmers and businessmen to discuss boosting crop planting. The organizers plan a larger public meeting at 2 p m at the Courthouse to discuss legislation and local interests. Fred Schaetzler of Breeden Ranger Co. visited Fort Ficksburg while Emil Sauer departed for a new U S post in Maracaibo Venezuela.
A fragmented item notes FREI with a cited distance figure of 3000 feet related to a school project or site. The readable text references FREI and a measurement tied to a school context, but details are incomplete.
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